Consumer debt passes $17 trillion for the first time despite slide in mortgage demand
Woman making a cash withdrawal at an ATM. Getty Images Total consumer debt hit a fresh new high in the first quarter of 2023, pushing past $17 trillion even amid a sharp pullback in home borrowing. The total for borrowing across all categories hit $17.05 trillion, an increase of nearly $150 billion, or 0.9% during […]
You Use the Roads, Don’t You?

It happened again, just last week. I mentioned at lunch that I was a libertarian, and one of my lunch mates snorted and said, “What a hypocrite. I bet you drove here today on a public road, didn’t you?” For some reason, a lot of folks think this is a knock-down argument against classical liberalism, […]
FirstFT: Turkish presidential race too tight to call

This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Sign up to our Asia, Europe/Africa or Americas edition to get it sent straight to your inbox every weekday morning Today’s big story is Turkey’s elections, with current leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and rival Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu locked in a tight battle for the presidency this […]
Reduce, Reuse, and…Refuse? | AIER
If the definition of a “religion” is a set of beliefs, oriented around a faith, involving some sacrifice, taught to people with the goal to change their behavior, what is one ascendent religion today that nearly everyone agrees with? It’s recycling. It’s hard to find anyone who admits to being against it. Their recycling habits […]
AirVPN Review
AirVPN can be described as tech-focused supplier known for their transparency, reasonable prices, and focus on privacy. It’s a good choice for power users, but its USER INTERFACE may be as well intimidating for newbies. The company provides a solid blog and community forum, and it’s a well-liked option on Reddit. It also gives a […]
What you should expect in a Plank Room Service provider
The boardroom is in which business decisions are made and it is crucial to include a great boardroom provider. The greatest provider will make your gatherings much easier that help you to focus on business concerns. They will also provide effective governance to make certain your business is actually on the right track. A great […]